Texas HS Athletic Directors Association: Director's Cut
Welcome to The Texas High School Athletic Director's Cut, the official podcast of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association. Each episode features candid conversations with the state’s top athletic administrators, spotlighting leadership lessons, program innovation, and what’s next in Texas high school sports. Brought to you by THSADA.
Episodes
9 episodes
How to Lead Teams and Protect Your Time with Mike Buddie - TCU
In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we sit down with Mike Buddie, Director of Athletics at TCU and former Major League Baseball pitcher.From his playing days in the Yankees organization to leadership role...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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13:47
Leading Through Chaos with Trev Alberts - Texas A&M University
In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we sit down with Trev Alberts, Director of Athletics at Texas A&M University and former Butkus Award-winning linebacker.From his time as an All-American player at Nebraska, to his years a...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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8:40
3 Things Every Superintendent Wants from an AD with Richard Kilgore - Bruceville-Eddy ISD
In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we sit down with Richard Kilgore, Superintendent of Bruceville-Eddy ISD and the 2025 THSADA Superintendent of the Year. With 38 years in education — 19 of those as superintendent — Kil...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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9:31
The Blueprint for Success: Relationships, Communication, and Community with Mike Bass - Alvin ISD
In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we sit down with Coach Mike Bass, a longtime Texas athletic director known for building trust, relationships, and community-centered programs that last.Coach Bass shares his blueprint for suc...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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13:57
Leading with Purpose: Conflict, Culture & the Heart of Texas High School Sports with Dr. Charles Breithaupt
In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we sit down with Dr. Charles Breithaupt, former Executive Director of the UIL and one of the most influential voices in Texas high school athletics.From humble beginnings in Buna, Texas, to l...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:56
2025 THSADA State Conference Special
Welcome to a special edition of THSADA Director’s Cut, recapping the largest State Conference in association history!In this episode, we dig into the real conversations, leadership lessons, and powerful moments that made this year’s even...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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13:43
Hall of Honor Series: Trailblazing in Texas with Brenda Marshall - Corpus Christi ISD
In this episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut – Hall of Honor Series presented by GigaTera Lighting, we sit down with Brenda Marshall, a 2025 Hall of Honor inductee and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:44
Hall of Honor Series: Todd Vesely - Vision, Grit, & A.I. in Athletics
In Episode 2 of the THSADA Director’s Cut – Hall of Honor Series, we sit down with Todd Vesely, a 2025 THSADA Hall of Honor inductee whose career spans from humble beginnings as a gymnastics coach in Odessa to leading one of the largest ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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27:14
Hall of Honor Series: Ray Zepeda Talks UIL Leadership, Legacy & the Texas Way
In this special Hall of Honor Series episode of the THSADA Director’s Cut, we sit down with Ray Zepeda, UIL’s Director of Athletics and a 2025 inductee into the THSADA Hall of Honor.From humble beginnings as...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:26